- Mangroves, coral reefs, sand bars act as natural barriers against tidal surges.
- The scale of devastation was less in places like Maldives which have a rich cover of reefs.
- Unplanned development and industrial activity along the coast destroys mangroves and coral reefs.
- CRZ norms have to be strictly implemented to save the natural buffers (reefs etc) against disasters.
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